Salem District Office 

1717 Fabry Road 

Salem, Oregon 97306 

(503) 375-5646 

http://www.or.blm.gov/salem/ 


 

Partners in Management 

Bureau of Land Management 

The Bureau of Land Management is responsible 

for some of the most beautiful landscapes in the 

West, including forests and rangelands, beaches and 

mountains across more than 15 million acres in Oregon 

and Washington. These Public Lands include more 

than 800 miles of wild and scenic rivers, hundreds of 

camping, hiking, fishing and hunting opportunities and 

a landscape of varied and ecosystems for you to simply 

go explore. 

Salem District Office 


1717 Fabry Rd 


Salem, OR 97306 


(503)-375-5646 


Molalla RiverWatch 

Molalla RiverWatch is a non-profit organization 

created in 1992 by a group of local citizens for the 

purpose of protecting, preserving, and restoring the 

flora, fauna and water quality of the Molalla River and 

its tributaries. Molalla RiverWatch is committed to 

promoting respect and understanding of the Molalla 

River watershed through education and conservation 

for present and future generations. 

Molalla RiverWatch 


PO Box 867 

Molalla, OR 97038 


(503) 829-7858 

 Permitted only in 16 designated campsites Camping:

with metal fire rings. There is a 14-day camping limit. 

After 14 days, campers must move at least 25 miles away. 

While reservations and fees are not required, campers 

may be visited by BLM staff and asked to register. 

 Many designated day use Swimming and Rafting:

areas along the river provide excellent swimming and 

rafting opportunities. Take extreme caution when 

jumping off rocks or swimming near moving water. 

Commercial river guides are required to have a valid 

permit authorized by the BLM, Salem District Office. 

: The Molalla offers year round fi shing for Fishing

native steelhead and salmon. The winter steelhead 

run has seen a resurgance in recent years, and is open 

to catch and release below Pine Creek Bridge. Use 

of bait is limited to May 15 to July 15. Check with the 

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for current 

rules and regulations. 

Rec reation Activities 

The Molalla Hiking, bicycling and horseback riding: 

River Trail System is an extensive network of more 

than 20 miles of trails for hikers, bikers and horseback 

riders. The system combines both single track trails 

and old forest roads. The trails vary in diffi culty for a 

wide range of trail users, from beginners to experts. 

Trails are generally marked with directional signs and 

levels of diffi culty. 

The best equestrian access to the trail system is from 

Hardy Creek and Annie’s Cabin Trailheads where there 

is ample parking for horse trailers. Mountain bikers 

and hikers may prefer to access the trail system via the 

Amanda’s, Americorp, and Sandquist ’s Trailheads. Please 

refer to the Molalla River Trails System Brochure for 

more information. 

Molalla River 

Recreation 

Area 

Salem District Office - Cascades Resource Area 

BLM

Dial 911 
 For Emergency or Accident 


To Report Crime or Vandalism 

BLM Salem District Office 

(503) 375-5646 

BLM Statewide Law Enforcement 

1-800 333-7283 

To Report Fires 

Oregon Department of Forestry Molalla Unit 

(503) 829-2216 

Clackamas County Sheriff ’s Office 

(503) 655-8911 

The nearest phone is located 4 miles north of 

the Recreation Area, at Dickey Prairie Store 

BLM/OR/WA/GI-10/053+1122.32
 
Leave No Trace Guidelines 

Use only established turnouts for parking and stay on 

trails and roads. Traveling off trails and roads can cause 

soil erosion and destruction of vegetation. 

• Pack it in, Pack it out: Trash pick up costs time 

and money that could be spent on other efforts. A 

little effort and planning can go a long way for the 

preservation of this area. 

• Control pets at all times: They can be harmful to 

wildlife and vegetation as well as other visitors. 

• Utilize Restrooms: During high use summer 

months, restroom facilities will be maintained. 

Please use them whenever possible rather than 

in the forest. 

• Disposing of Human Waste: If restrooms are not 

available, human waste should be buried in a hole 

6 to 8 inches deep. Bury waste at least 200 feet from 

water, campsites, and day-use areas. 

Rules and Regulations Camping: Allowed only at designated campsites. All 

campsites are marked and have metal fire rings. No other 

camping permitted in the corridor. 14 day limit per stay in 

the corridor. After the 14 day stay limit is reached, campers 

must move at least 25 air miles away from the previously 

occupied site. 

Fires: Camp fires permitted in metal fire rings at 

designated campsites. Contained barbecues permitted. 

Trash: Pack out all trash upon leaving. There are no 

trash facilities or services. 

Restroom location: Several restroom facilities are 

located throughout the Molalla River Recreation Area. 

Restroom facilities can be found at the following 

locations: Hardy Creek Trailhead, Ivor Davies Wayside, 

and Turner Bridge. 

Shooting: The Molalla River Recreation Area is a high 

use recreation area and therefore shooting IS NOT 

permitted anywhere along the river. Outside of the river 

corridor, shooting must be at least 100 feet from any road 

and 50 feet from trails. 

Do not trespass on private land: The trail system is 

bordered by private forest land- please stay on BLM land. 

Plants and Wildlife 

Douglas-fir, hemlock, cedar, maple and alder dominate 

the Molalla River Watershed. Understory trees include 

dogwood and vine maple. A variety of wildflowers are 

found along the rocky cliffs and roadsides. Many types of 

ferns thrive in the moist canyons. 

The riparian habitat is home to deer, elk, squirrels, 

beaver, mountain beaver, raccoons, foxes, coyotes, 

cougar and bear. Near the water look for rough skinned 

newt, Pacific tree frog, Pacific giant salamander, and 

the common garter snake. Many song birds, as well as 

wood ducks, grouse, pileated woodpeckers, American 

dippers, great blue herons, osprey, common and hooded 

mergansers, and even golden eagles, nest in the area. 

Steelhead and salmon spawn in the river. 

Location 

The Molalla River Recreation Area is located 9 miles 

southeast of the City of Molalla. 

From Highway 211, travel east and follow signs to Feyrer 

County Park. 

From S. Feyrer Park Rd, cross the Molalla River and turn 

right on Dickey Prarie Road. 

Turn right, cross the Glen Avon Bridge to enter the 

Corridor. 

The first mile and a half is private property. Please 

respect private property rights. 

Hardy Creek Trailhead is 3.5 miles south of the Glen 

Avon Bridge.